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Section b how do we turn ideas into reality? Section b activity one, be read the text and match each paragraph with its topic. An invention that change the world. Can you imagine a world without books, newspapers or magazines? All of these things depend on one invention. Paper making IT more than any other invention was responsible for the rapid spread of information that shaped our modern world.
Later on, the paper making technique not only speeded up the development of chinese culture, but also change civilizations around the world. IT first spread to chinese neighbouring countries and finally reached europe through arab countries in the twelve century, when the use of paper and printing came together in later centuries IT LED to a rapid increase in the number of books. This resulted in a new birth of knowledge creating the world we have today.
In the first step of cylons experiment, all the ingredients were mixed and boiled in water. Then this material was beaten, cut up and mixed with water again. Next, the liquid was poured over a bamboo screen, leaving just the fiber. Finally, this fiber was dried and pressed to form paper. To everyone s surprise, this paper was soft, light, easy to make and use, and most importantly, cheap. In one hundred and five C. E, salon showed his creation to the emperor. The emperor was very pleased and praised salon for his great work.
Section B 1a-1f
Unit 5
Power of Ideas
To learn how papermaking was invented.
To talk about the history of papermaking.
Objectives
Do you know the Four Great Inventions in ancient China? What are they?
Except those inventions, can you
think of other famous ones?
Discussion
papermaking
Cai Lun
105 CE
printing
Bi Sheng
1041-1045
What is it?
Who and when was it invented …
compass
11th Century
gunpowder
9th Century
1a What material are these things made of? Find more things that are made of this material.
1b Read the text and match each paragraph with its topic.
An Invention That Changed the World
Can you imagine a world without books, newspapers, or magazines? All of these things depend on one invention—papermaking. It,more than any other
invention, was responsible for the rapid spread of information that shaped our modern world.
In ancient China, many different materials were used to write on, such as animal bones, bronze ware, stones, wood, bamboo, and even silk. In the Western Han Dynasty, there was also a very early form of paper made from jute-a fibre that comes from plants. However, all of these materials were either difficult to use and store, or very expensive.
As the head officer of the palace workshop for the emperor in the Eastern Han Dynasty, Cai Lun became interested in trying to solve the problem. Different methods for creating something to write on were tried, but none were ideal. In his time, some kinds of bark the outer part of trees—were used to make clothes. From past experiences, Cai Lun got the idea that bark, certain plants, and old clothes could be used to make a special material suitable to write on.
In the first step of Cai Lun’s experiment,all the ingredients were mixed and boiled in water. Then, this material was beaten, cut up, and mixed with water again. Next, the liquid was poured over a bamboo screen, leaving just the fibre. Finally, this fibre was dried and pressed to form paper. To everyone’s surprise,this paper was soft, light, easy to make and use, and most importantly, cheap. In 105 CE, Cai Lun showed his creation to the emperor. The emperor was very pleased and praised Cai Lun for his great work.
Later on, the papermaking technique not only speeded up the development of Chinese culture, but also changed civilizations around the world. It first spread to China's neighbouring countries and finally reached Europe through Arab countries in the 12th century. When the use of paper and printing came together in later centuries, it led to a rapid increase in the number of books. This resulted in a new birth of knowledge, creating the world we have today.
Paragraph 1 A. Early materials to write on
Paragraph 2 B. Cai Lun's experiment
Paragraph 3 C. Introduction to the topic
Paragraph 4 D. How paper changed the world
Paragraph 5 E. Cai Lun's creative idea
1c Find out what these pronouns from the text refer to.Fifrom the text refer to.
Understanding reference words
Noticing what pronouns refer to will help you understand how different parts of the reading are connected.
It in Paragraph l:
It in Paragraph 5:
it in Paragraph 5:
This in Paragraph 5:
papermaking
papermaking
the use of paper and
printing came together
a rapid increase in the
number of books
1d Read again and complete the table.
question Material to write on before Cai Lun Cai Lun’s paper
What was it like?
What was used to make it?
either difficult to use and store, or very expensive
soft, light, easy to make and use, and cheap
animal bones, bronze ware, stones, wood, bamboo, silk and jute
bark, certain plants and old clothes
1e
Put the sentences in order. Then retell the process of making paper in your own words.
A. The material was beaten, cut up, and mixed with water.
B. All the ingredients were mixed and boiled in water.
C. The fibre was dried and pressed to form paper.
D. The liquid was poured over a bamboo screen, leaving just the fibre.
1
4
3
2
1f
Discuss the questions.
What other ancient Chinese inventions do you know? How was the world changed by them?
What qualities do you think a great inventor has?
Language Points
All of these things depend on one invention-papermaking.
所有这些事物都依赖于一项发明——造纸术。
papermaking/ˈpeɪpəˌmeɪkɪŋ/作名词,意为“造纸工艺;造纸业”。
Papermaking greatly influenced Chinese culture and education.
造纸术极大地影响了中国的文化和教育。
2. It, more than any other invention,was responsible for the rapid spread of information that shaped our modern world. 相比其他任何发明而言,这项发明促进了信息的迅速传播,从而塑造了我们当今的世界。
responsible/rɪˈspɒnsəbl/作形容词,在句中通常作表语或定语,意为“作为原因的;有责任的”。responsible for sth意为“引起某事”。
Mike is responsible for designing the entire project.
迈克负责设计全部工程。
responsible作形容词时,还有“可信任的;责任重大的”的意思。a responsible job/position意为“责任重大的工作/岗位”。
Clare has a mature and responsible attitude to work.
克莱尔对待工作成熟而可信赖。
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3. In ancient China,many different materials were used to write on, such as animal bones bronze ware,stones,wood, bamboo, and even silk. 在古代中国,人们使用过多种不同的材料来进行书写,比如动物骨头、青铜器、石头、木材、竹子,甚至丝绸。
bronze/brɒnz/既可作名词,也可作形容词。bronze作名词,意为“青铜”。a bronze statue意为“青铜像”。bronze作形容词,意为“青铜的;青铜色的”。bronze skin意为“古铜色的皮肤”。
He won three golds and a bronze.
他获得了三枚金牌和一枚铜牌。
4. From past experiences,Cai Lun got the idea that bark, certain plants, and old clothes could be used to make a special material suitable to write on. 根据过去的经验,蔡伦想到可以用树皮、某些植物以及旧衣物来制造一种适合书写用的特殊材料。
suitable/ˈsuːtəbl/作形容词,意为“合适的;适宜的”。a suitable candidate意为“合适的人选”。
I don't have anything suitable to wear for the party.
我没有适合在聚会上穿的衣服。
suitability 作名词,是不可数名词。
There is no doubt about her suitability for the job.
毫无疑问,她适合做这个工作。
suitably/ˈsuːtəbli/作副词,意为“合适地;适宜地”。suitably qualified candidates意为“十分符合条件的人选”。
I am not really suitably dressed for a party.
我穿这样的衣服参加聚会并不十分得体。
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Ⅰ. 用所给词的正确形式填空。
Exercises
In ancient China, many kinds of materials ______ ______ (use) to write on before papermaking was invented.
A special material ______ ______ (make) from old clothes and tree bark, and it was ______ (suit) for people to write on.
Many valuable things, such as vases and statues, ______ ______ (produce) out of ______ (bronze) thousands of years ago.
were used
was made
suitable
were
produced
bronze
4. Before paper appeared, silk ______ ______ (choose) as one writing material, but it was too expensive for common people.
5. It is believed that great progress in (papermaking) ______ (achieve) by Cai Lun long ago.
was chosen
papermaking
was achieved
Homework
Make conversations with other students
talking about how papermaking was
invented after class.
Write a conversation to talk about
something else.
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$Section b how do we turn ideas into reality? Section b activity one, be read the text and match each paragraph with its topic. An invention that change the world. Can you imagine a world without books, newspapers or magazines? All of these things depend on one invention. Paper making IT more than any other invention was responsible for the rapid spread of information that shaped our modern world. In ancient china, many different materials were used to write on, such as animal bones, bronze wear, stones, wood, bamboo and even silk. In the western hand dynasty, there was also a very early form of paper made from jude, a fiber that comes from plants. However, all of these materials were either difficult to use in store or very expensive. As the head officer of the palace workshop for the emperor in the eastern hand dynasty, cylon became interested in trying to solve the problem. Different methods for creating something to write on were tried, but none were ideal. In his time, some kinds of buck, the outer parts of trees were used to make clothes. From past experiences, salon got the idea that bark certain plants and old clothes s could be used to make a special material suitable to write on. In the first step of cylons experiment, all the ingredients were mixed and boiled in water. Then this material was beaten, cut up and mixed with water again. Next, the liquid was pour over a bamboo screen, leaving just the fiber. Finally, this fiver was dried and pressed to form paper. To everyone s surprise, this paper was soft, light, easy to make and use, and most importantly, cheap. In one hundred and five C. E, sellon showed his creation to the emperor. The emperor was very pleased and praised sil on for his great work. Later on, the paper making technique not only speeded up the development of chinese culture, but also change civilizations around the world. IT first spread to china's neighbouring countries and finally reached europe through arab countries in the twelve century, when the use of paper and printing came together in later centuries IT LED to a rapid increase in the number of books. This resulted in a new birth of knowledge creating the world we have today.
In ancient china, many different materials were used to write on, such as animal bones, bronze, wear stones, wood, bamboo and even silk. In the western hand dynasty, there was also a very early form of paper made from jude, a fiber that comes from plants. However, all of these materials were either difficult to use in store or very expensive.
As the head officer of the palace workshop for the emperor in the eastern hand dynasty, sylum became interested in trying to solve the problem. Different methods for creating something to write on were tried, but none were ideal in his time, some kinds of buck, the outer parts of trees, were used to make clothes. From past experiences, sloan got the idea that bark certain plants and old clothes could be used to make a special material suitable to write on.